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The arrangements for death certification and registration introduced by the Coronavirus Act (2020) expire on 24 March 2022. The relevant guidance can be found on the Government website, the key points of which are summarised below. The following provisions continue after 24 March 2022: The period before death within which a doctor completing a Medical Certificate of Cause of […]

This blended learning programme has been developed by experienced primary care nurses and it is specifically designed for registered nursing associates (RNAs) new to working within the general practice setting. The programme is supported by a competency document which is completed in practice, providing evidence of competence for both employers and RNAs. The 11 modules […]

Dear Colleagues, Patient record access – NHS England training events In the GMS/PMS contracts in England, from April 2022 new patients registering with a practice should be offered full online access to their digital record for their prospective information. In addition to the detailed coded record (DCR) which is currently available, access to a full […]

Thursday 10 March 2022 Dear Colleagues, Briefing on GP Contract 2022/23 As you will now be aware, despite lengthy negotiation no agreement was reached on changes to the national contract for 2022/23. Negotiations between NHS England and GPC England were part of the five year ‘deal’ agreed in 2019 and on 1 April we will enter […]

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Our new animation explains how the treatment backlog in the NHS affects patients and exacerbates capacity problems in general practice. London practices are welcome to share it in on social media or embed it on their website if they feel it would be useful. Tell us what you think about our website by completing our quick […]

We provide tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter.    

On 21 February the Prime Minister announced the end of Covid restrictions and most support measures. Including: From 24 February people who test positive for Covid-19 will no longer be a requirement to self-isolate, although it is still advised. Contacts of those infected will no longer be asked to take a daily LFT for seven […]

Simon Madden, Director of Data Policy at NHSX ,on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, notified GP practices on 10 February 2022 that the COPI notice which was set to expire on 31 March 2022 has been extended for a further three months until 30 June 2022. Under the COPI notice organisations are […]